Senior Fellow in Paediatric Cardiology - Southampton, United Kingdom - University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust
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The Paediatric Cardiology ward has 19 beds including a 4 bed HDU area.

Children requiring intensive care are looked after on the dedicated level 3 regional Paediatric Intensive Care Unit, which is in proximity.

Extremely premature babies with cardiac problems are often cared for on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Princess Anne Hospital.

The medical team consists of 9 paediatric cardiology consultants, 4 consultant congenital cardiac surgeons, 5 consultant cardiothoracic radiologists, 9 registrars ST4-8 (including 3 paediatric cardiology trainees, 2 paediatric trainees and 4 clinical fellows), 4 SHOs ST 1-3.

All subspecialty interests within paediatric cardiology are represented and the centre is recognised for national training in paediatric cardiology.

There is a purpose built non-invasive cardiothoracic unit, 4 dedicated cardiac catheter laboratories (including paediatric EP), fetal medicine service and dedicated cardiac CT / MRI unit.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES WHAT YOULL DO Duties include ward cover of the paediatric cardiology ward, outpatient clinic work and on-call (including out of hours).

In addition, you will have input into the care of congenital heart disease on the paediatric and neonatal intensive care units and on the general paediatric wards.


As well as clinical evaluation, you will be expected to perform echocardiographic assessment as necessary, but will be provided appropriate training and support to undertake this.

Participation within multidisciplinary meetings and other educational activities within the department is expected and research encouraged.

The appointee will be requested to work on a 1 in 9 on-call rota, which is fully compliant with the New Deal.

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR We are looking for dynamic, motivated and hardworking individuals who are interested in developing their knowledge and skills in paediatric cardiology.

You need to be a team player with good communication skills. Previous paediatric experience, including being conversant with the management of paediatric emergencies is essential. Previous experience in paediatric cardiology is desirable, but not critical. GMC registration is required.


Grades for Trust appointed (non-training) fellows will be paid a basic salary at a nodal pay point linked to the grade, at the rate set out in the National Medical and Dental pay circular.

Basic salary detailed below plus any additional remuneration (as applicable) for hours set out in the doctors work schedule (e.g.

additional hours, weekend allowance, and any hours which attract enhanced pay).

Basic Salary - Basic Salary - MT04 Basic Salary MT05 £63,152 Salary will be assessed based on experience and skills.

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